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A Century of Unity

The United Way of Northeast Florida and CSX presented Uniting for Tomorrow: A Community Concert Celebration April 13 at James Weldon Johnson Park, featuring live music throughout the decades in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary of impact in Northeast Florida. The event, held at

MOCA takes a walk on the wild side

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala themed for its latest exhibition, A Walk on the Wild Side. Held April 6 at the museum, the event brought the spirit of the ‘70s alive with music, art, dancing

Master Facility Plan Sparks Concern for DCPS Parents

Communities across Jacksonville are still reeling from a Duval County Public School (DCPS) Master Facility Plan (MFP) proposal that would ultimately see extensive school closures throughout the county. “I think shock is the first thing that anyone who read that list felt,” said Tacoma Perry

Loyal to Local: Southern Style Bread Pudding

The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 15th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week more than 100 small business owners gather under the

Lagers and Lions Toast San Marco Beer Fest

The 3rd Annual San Marco Beer Fest, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing, drew hundreds of festivalgoers to Balis Park March 9. More than 25 local breweries sampled craft beers and alcohol-free tastings alongside food vendors and local restaurant fare. Onsite

$2.2M Raised for American Heart Association

The 2024 Heart of the First Coast Heart Ball, made possible by Life is Why sponsor Florida Blue, raised a record-breaking $2.2 million to fuel the American Heart Association’s (AHA) mission advancements across Northeast Florida. Pat and Inger Geraghty served as the chairpersons for the

Junior Residents

Johnson Named to Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team

Self-Storage Coming to the Southbank
May 7, 2024
It came down to a 30-minute discussion at the April 23 city council meeting, during which City Councilmember Joe Carlucci implored his fellow councilmembers to …Read More »
DIA Still “Willing and Able” to Discuss Negotiations for Laura Street Trio
May 6, 2024
The door remains open for negotiations between the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) and the developer for the Laura Street Trio following a pair of DIA …Read More »
FDOT Proposes Post Street Roundabout
May 5, 2024
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting at its Jacksonville Urban Office Training Center on Thursday, April 25 to share plans and …Read More »
Catholic Charities Celebrates Service with Soiree
May 4, 2024
It was an evening of simple elegance as supporters flocked to Catholic Charities’ flagship event, the Black and White Soiree. Held at the Adam W. …Read More »
Women’s Board Hosts Annual Spring Luncheon
May 3, 2024
Awards announced, service honored The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its Spring Luncheon April 24. Over 150 members gathered alongside hospital leadership at …Read More »
An Installation of Inspiration
May 2, 2024
A Vision for Art blends an elevated canvas of artists, collectors Community support for Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) came into focus during A Vision …Read More »
Empowering Mothers
May 2, 2024
Prioritizing Breast Health this Mother’s Day Being a mother is good news in the fight against breast cancer. “If you’ve had a child, and you’ve …Read More »
Hodgkins Recieves Sapphire Award
May 1, 2024
$50,000 in support will be directed to Gateway Community Services The Florida Blue Foundation recently honored nine statewide nonprofit programs, organizations and individuals working to …Read More »
Chamber Welcomes Hightower Class VIII
May 1, 2024
Program Namesake Mike Hightower and several board members welcomed Class VIII of the JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship in a March 25 ceremony on …Read More »
Mukti Gathers Fighters for Freedom
April 9, 2024
Rethreaded hosted more than 500 community members and business leaders at its 13th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, presented by UPS, at The Glass Factory in …Read More »
Mae, We Remember
April 8, 2024
Murray Hill residents honor Mae Boren Axton It started off as rumors and urban legends for homeowners Artur and Jessica Nistra, whispers that their Murray …Read More »